Southbury Primary School
About Southbury Primary School
Southbury Primary School in Enfield is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 68 applications for just 28 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage for this school, the high demand speaks for itself. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 2 to 11, and does not have a religious character. It has a nursery provision, making it a practical option for families with younger children. Headteacher Rebecca Panteli leads a school of 381 pupils, well within its capacity of 480, and 35.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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